Vanessa Almodovar Caban, 35, was granted her angel wings on June 21, 2012. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends and always in the company of her loving and caring husband Julio Caban, who never left her side. Vanessa had touched many throughout her short life.
A mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona on Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m.
Born in Orange, Vanessa was a lifelong resident of Verona.
She graduated from Verona High School in 1995, loved running, cooking and working out.
Along with her husband, Julio, Vanessa is survived by her brother, Carlos Daniel Almodovar (and his wife, Claudia), her grandfather, Ezequiel Rodriguez, Sr., her step father, Angelo DiLeo, her Aunt, Iris Rodriguez, her uncle, Ezequiel Rodriguez, Jr. and many cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Carlos and Leida Almodovar.
Vanessa’s life seemed too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time which one lives. Her loving smile, warm, compassionate ways, and pleasing personality brought so much joy to her friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.